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"Swedish Death Metal" Book: French Translation Available
Daniel Ekeroth's mammoth landmark history Swedish Death Metal is now available in an 824-page French translation from Paris-based publisher Camion Blanc. Published in English by Bazillion Points Books in July 2008, the ultimate blow-by-blow account of Sweden's legendary death metal underground has... - March 17, 2012 - Bazillion Points
Arizona Author to Celebrate New Book Launch March 29th; New Fantasy Novel Offers Twist on Hero’s Journey
Brick Cave Books, the publishing imprint of Brick Cave Media, is proud to announce the release of The Healer’s Legacy, a fantasy novel by author Sharon Skinner, on March 29th, 2012. In celebration of the new book, a launch part will be held at Lo Fi Coffee, 105 W Main St., Mesa, AZ at 7pm on... - March 17, 2012 - Brick Cave media
Power Publisher’s New Release – When Mala Was a Kid by Malvika Yash Dekhane: Stories of One and All
Having more than 25 books published in Marathi and English for grownups and children, Malvika Yash Dekhane, has recently written a story book, named When Mala was a Kid. Though meant for children, there has been, in no way, a childish treatment in the narrative. - March 17, 2012 - Power Publishers
Power Publisher’s New Release – CrackedPots by Suresh Kumar: Fragments of Truth and Imagination
An MBA graduate and a Management consultant, Suresh Kumar, has an inner eye to analyze events he undergoes, or comes to know. In his new book, CrackedPots, he takes a brisk glance around his familiar world, and finds out some meditative observations. - March 17, 2012 - Power Publishers
Power Publisher’s New Release – Emotions by Anil Sinha
A senior manager in SAIL, RSP, and an engineer by profession, Anil Sinha, is out and out a man of emotive expression. After defeating cancer, he is giving expression to his erstwhile stored thoughts through his new book, Emotion. - March 17, 2012 - Power Publishers
Controversial Paparazzi Book Featured at One of the Top 10 Best Italian Restaurants Inside the Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel
Henry Flores, Co-owner of Buzz Foto, LLC, the Los Angeles-based paparazzi photo agency known for featuring their iconic paparazzi imagery of top stars, including Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian, and Paris Hilton in magazines, newspapers and blogs around the world, announces the release of his first... - March 15, 2012 - Buzz Foto, LLC
"The Libyad," Novel Adapted by StagePeaks for the Theatre
Adaptation of the 1999 novel for the legitimate stage by StagePeaks, to be titled "The Prince of Libya." - March 15, 2012 - StagePeaks
Black Rose Writing Presents The Audubon Caper by R. Murry
“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” —J.D. Harrison, FBI Agent, paraphrasing President J.F. Kennedy, recruiting Roy to join them in their fight against a crime syndicate. - March 15, 2012 - Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing Presents Reborn by J.K. Miller
“Every now and again an anomaly is born – an enigma, a theorist…a genius. They are born with the sole purpose of changing the course of history.” —from Reborn. - March 15, 2012 - Black Rose Writing
Alice Osborn Launches Her New Poetry Collection, After the Steaming Stops in Downtown Raleigh, NC
Alice Osborn is a businesswoman/poet who helps authors become business people. Her business has grown in this down economy and she is proud to announce the launch of her third book of poetry, After the Steaming Stops, just in time for National Poetry Month in April. - March 15, 2012 - Alice Osborn, Write from the Inside Out
Ash Krafton's Debut Novel Adds Egyptian Twist to Demivampire Lore
Bleeding Hearts: Book One of the Demimonde is a contemporary paranormal tale about a woman who finds herself inextricably submerged in a world of demivampires, Weres, and mystical oracles. - March 15, 2012 - Pink Narcissus Press
Savant Books Releases David B. Seaburn's Novel "Charlie No Face" in Multi-eBook Formats
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of David B. Seaburn's coming-of-age novel, "Charlie No Face," in multiple eBook formats. - March 14, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Suspense Publishing Announces from Debut Author Tory Allyn "Alter Ego"
Tory Allyn is a debut author that is publishing his first book through Suspense Publishing in EBook format titled "Alter Ego." The book released on March 13th, 2012 wherever EBooks are sold. - March 14, 2012 - Suspense Publishing
Children’s Easter Book from Dunrobin Publishing Updated with Parent’s Guide
Why Do We Celebrate Easter? was first released in 2011, and in 2012 it has been updated with a parent’s discussion and scripture guide. - March 14, 2012 - Dunrobin Publishing
"The Herodeia Decalogue: Poems of the Pagan Revolution," by David Seals
Also under the kindle title of "Thunder Nation (The Creation Myth)," this is part of the prequel for Stage Peaks production under the overall title of "The Creation Myth" - March 14, 2012 - StagePeaks
"The Creation Myth" by David Seals
New volume of Science & Mythic-Poetry from the author of the book and popular film "Powwow Highway" (produced by George Harrison, of the Beatles), available on Amazon in paperback and kindle, in video and audio pre-production with StagePeaks. - March 14, 2012 - StagePeaks
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Speaks with PR.com About His New Novel Monday Mornings & Imperfect Medicine
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, speaks candidly with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, about writing his first novel and how surgeons handle medical mistakes. - March 12, 2012 - PR.com
Cooperation is a Major Force for Evolution
Martin Novak, Professor of Biology and Mathematics Harvard University and Director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, still believes that cooperation is a major force for evolution. His controversial book, Super Cooperators, was published this time last year and will be published as a series in the UK's Daily Telegraph. - March 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
New Book on Horizon About Premarital Counseling for Gay Couples
A premarital guide of case studies illustrating real problems and creative solutions for the LGBT community published by ASD Publishing. - March 12, 2012 - ASD Publishing
Flagstaff - And the "Abduction at Roswell," by David Seals
In paperback on Amazon under the newly revised titled of "Flagstaff," and on kindle as "Abduction at Roswell," is in pre-production by StagePeaks Theatrical Productions in Flagstaff, Arizona, and on Audio by the Author. - March 12, 2012 - StagePeaks
Murrieta Debut Novelist, Lia Fairchild, Strikes Book Chart Top Spot
A debut novel penned by a mother of two from California, has shot straight to the top of one of the Amazon book charts within a week of its release. Lia Fairchild, 42, from Riverside County was inspired to write her romantic drama, In Search of Lucy, after struggling to find her own identity. Lia... - March 12, 2012 - Lia Fairchild
I Am That Child Paints Real Faces of AIDS, Poverty, and Sexism as Encountered on Cameroon Mission
What do Mission and Outreach really look like? How tall are they? Male or female? And when does "putting faith into action" mean reaching out far beyond our wallet or comfortable lifestyle? In I Am That Child, Elizabeth Geitz helps answer these questions as she fleshes out the human faces of AIDS, poverty and sexism as experienced first-hand in an orphanage in Cameroon, West Africa. - March 11, 2012 - Elizabeth Geitz, Author
Author and Entrepreneur Charles G. Irion Embarking on a New Adventure
Author to climb Mt. Machu Picchu during trip to Peru. - March 11, 2012 - Irion Books LLC
Just Released eBook, Footwork, Leads the Way for Parlance Media's Publishing Division
Footwork, the first title released by the publishing arm of Parlance Media is now available on Amazon for Kindle and in pdf format. - March 10, 2012 - Parlance Media LLC
New Writer Picks Up Where E. Lynn Harris Left Off
Since author Terry E. Hill’s first novel was released in January 2011, readers have been waiting anxiously for the sequel. Come Sunday Morning has since been acquired by more than 1,000 libraries in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand and has been selected as best book of the month... - March 09, 2012 - When Sunday Comes Again
Artist/Author Gains Inspiration from High Mountain Retreat in Sunny Arizona
3500+ sq. ft. home on 36 acres with 360° views and wildlife. - March 09, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
New Book Takes "A Rational Look at God"
In his new book "Is Your God Real?" Florida author William Kringel takes an in-depth look at the nature of God. By sharing real experiences from his own life and from people he has observed, Kringel demonstrates that the real God is actually communicating with individuals daily. - March 09, 2012 - William Kringel
Local Author Holds Book Signing and Reading Events in ABQ, SF and Bernalillo
College professor/part-time NM resident Dan Cillis talks about his novel, Statehood of Affairs, which highlights the possibility of a different history for New Mexico—one that may have put NM’s statehood in jeopardy—a topic especially relevant this Centennial year. Events are free: Sat., Mar. 10 2pm Bookworks,4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW, ABQ; Sun., Mar. 11 3pm Collected Works, 202 Galisteo St Ste A, SF; Thurs., Mar. 15 6pm Range Café, 925 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo - March 09, 2012 - Dr. Daniel Cillis
Pulse Presents 27 Minutes, by J.M. Johansen
A chilling suspense thriller about the deadly underworld of organ trafficking - and even deadlier vendettas. - March 09, 2012 - Pulse
H.V.Lyons Releases the 2nd Edition of His Hit Sci-Fi Thriller "Supernature"
H.V.Lyons has released a gripping science fiction novel about the dangers of genetic engineering. H.V.Lyons has created a story that builds up momentum steadily through a series of mysterious circumstances designed to keep the reader guessing at every turn. - March 09, 2012 - Lyons & Grant Multimedia LLC
Black Rose Writing Presents Rise, Book One: Foreigner by Michael Blaylock
"Another dimension, another time, another planet, I do not know myself, I’m afraid. Such a feat has never been accomplished before last night, so there are no answers save for those we craft ourselves." – from Rise Book One: Foreigner. - March 09, 2012 - Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing Presents Father Forgive Them: The Rachel Plummer Story by Garlyn Webb Wilburn
“The habit of reading is the only enjoyment in which there is no alloy; it lasts when all other pleasures fade.” —Anthony Trollope - March 09, 2012 - Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing Presents Stone the Devil by Jac Simensen (Author of Black Mamba)
“A sizzling adventure… Pushes hard on the accepted definitions of good and evil.” – A.A. Kelly, author of Harpooned - March 09, 2012 - Black Rose Writing
Pump Up Your Book! Announces Mar ‘12 Authors on Virtual Book Tours
Announcement of Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Tours’ list of authors for March 2012. - March 08, 2012 - Pump Up Your Book Promotion PR
Heavy Metal Magazine Begins 35th Anniversary Celebration with Launch of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse™ Graphic Novel Series by Simon Bisley and Michael Mendheim
Kevin Eastman, owner and publisher of Heavy Metal Magazine, today announced the first major publishing event for the year-long 35th anniversary celebration with the launch of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Eastman states, “This incredible three-book series featuring the stories of... - March 08, 2012 - Heavy Metal Magazine
MPPublishing Releases Danielle Christine's First Novel "Unlovable" in March
“Unlovable” is a romantic suspense novel about a woman's journey to freedom from abusive marriage. - March 08, 2012 - MPPublishing
Three Arrow Publishing Launches “Breast Cancer! You’re Kidding… Right?” by Catherine Doughty, MS, CCHI
Catherine Doughty’s book is a witty and informative guide that takes the reader through the maze of treatment options – a "must read" for anyone dealing with breast cancer! - March 07, 2012 - Three Arrow Publishing
Eternal Press Publishes Seven New Titles
Eternal Press releases new titles each month. Titles are available in various e-formats and can be purchased at http://eternalpress.biz and other popular e-bookstores online. - March 07, 2012 - Caliburn Press LLC
New Book Trailer Video Released for JFK Conspiracy Novel
Ursa Minor Publishing is proud to announce the release of a new book trailer for JFK conspiracy novel, "Destination Dealey: Countdown to the Kennedy Conspiracy." - March 07, 2012 - Ursa Minor Publishing
Mysteries on North America's Highways
Mysteries on North America's highways are the focus of a new series of books by author R.E. Donald. Proud Horse Publishing has released two ebooks in a series featuring long haul truck driver J. Hunter Rayne, a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police homicide detective who continues to get involved in murder investigations. With digital publishing, Donald intends to reach readers who enjoy realistic characters, no gratuitous violence, complex plots with multiple suspects, and a surprise ending. - March 07, 2012 - Proud Horse Publishing
Pulse Presents Moon Dust, by J.E. Nicassio
An intriguing tale of paranormal suspense and forbidden otherworldly love. - March 07, 2012 - Pulse
German Immigrant Releases Two New Books About His Life, Business Experience and Journey to the United States
German immigrant and author, Dieter Luloh is pleased to announce the release of two new biographical accounts of his life. One is the story of his upbringing and immigration to the United States and the other a journey of his experience as a businessman and salesman. - March 06, 2012 - Dieter Luloh
Noreen Natale, Author of "My Humor's Working (Even if I'm Not)" is Appearing at the Eisenhower Library in Harwood Heights, Il on April 14th
Noreen Natale, a writer and marketer, shares her path through self marketing. - March 06, 2012 - Neeron Marketing, Inc.
Torn, Debut Novel of Yolanda Klem
Debut Novel of Yolanda Klem, Torn - Available now through Authorhouse.com, Barnes and Nobel, Amazon, and Ingram - Booksellers Buy Back Program Active. - March 06, 2012 - Yolanda Klem
"The Sirens Call" Book Trailer Release
"Attorney Steven Perry has it all and is living the good life until his beautiful fiancé is killed by a drunk driver..." - the beginning of a new book trailer by AuthorsBroadCast.com. - March 05, 2012 - AuthorsBroadCast
Author Charlotte Abel Releases Taken: The Channie Series - Second Book in YA Paranormal Romance Trilogy
Indie Author Charlotte Abel has released the second book in her trilogy The Channie Series. Taken is the sequel to the highly acclaimed Amazon best-seller Enchantment, which debuted in May of 2011. - March 05, 2012 - The Channie Series
Why do We Celebrate Easter? Kid's Book Free on Kindle in 2012
"Why Do We Celebrate Easter?" by Mark I. Sutherland, and published by Dunrobin Publishing, will be available for free on Amazon's Kindle every Sunday leading up to Easter 2012. "The story of Easter is a powerful story, that too many children never hear," Sutherland said. - March 04, 2012 - Dunrobin Publishing
Savant Books Announces Release of Scott Mastro's Newest Book, "Blood Money ~ Tales from Two Continents"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, announces the release of Scott Mastro's post-modern short story collection, "Blood Money - Tales from Two Continents." - March 03, 2012 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Yes! Energy Makes New York Times Best Seller List
“Yes! Energy: The Equation to Do Less, Make More,” by Loral Langemeier, Debuts at Number Four on the New York Times Best Seller List Yes! Energy: The Equation to Do Less, Make More, by Loral Langemeier, debuted at number four on the New York Times Best Seller List in the Advice, How-to... - March 03, 2012 - Live Out Loud
Gridlock: Why We’re in It and How to Get Out
A new book that presents a clear explanation for why the government is becoming dysfunctional and highlights a way out of the morass. It doesn’t describe what government should or shouldn’t do – but how American governance should be modernized. Not a rehash of left or right views and ideas, it is instead a fresh examination of cause and effect that has resulted in a failing system. - March 02, 2012 - Signalman Publishing